Dogs Heart Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Yosemite Pet-Friendly Lodging and Vacation Packages
Dogs that get boarded end up bored. They deserve better, don’t they? Vacations take time and when your dog – or dogs – can't go with you, it's off to a pet day care. Luckily, these valued members of your “pack” are welcome at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. So skip the kennel and come let your furry friend ramble around in the great outdoors.
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite’s unique Deluxe Pampered Pet Package includes a plush dog bed and water bowl for use during your stay, and a canine fact sheet with fun suggestions on pet-friendly areas to roam, as well as doggy dos and don’ts during your stay. Plus, this package provides your BFFF (Best Furry Friend Forever) with a gourmet dog bone with oats and honey baked fresh by our Executive Chef. You also get to take the recipe home with you. And perhaps most importantly, this package comes with pet-sitting time, so you can enjoy a romantic dinner or relaxing spa time.
This package provides everything necessary for an unforgettable vacation for you and your BFFF. Click here to learn more about Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite's Pet Friendly Vacation Package.
Pet Package reservations can not be made online. To book, please call 559-692-8916, Monday - Friday.
Pet Policies and Tips
- Reservations for pets must be disclosed prior to arrival.
- At this time, we only accept our canine friends, no other animals.
- Two well-behaved canines per room are permitted with pet packages.
- There is a one time, non-refundable fee of $75.00. A third dog may be added on for an additional fee of $25. This fee is for necessary deep cleaning of the room upon departure.
- Service animals accompanying people with disabilities are always welcomed at the Tenaya Lodge. Service animals need to be registered at the front desk, however, are not required to pay the one time pet charge.
- Pet owners will be liable for any additional cleaning bills or repairs, should they be required.
- Pets must be declared at check-in. Pets are only allowed in Tenaya's designated pet rooms. Pets are not allowed in upgraded room types or suites.
- Tenaya's pet packages are available year-round; however our Yosemite pet-friendly lodging is limited so it's a good idea to book your stay well in advance. We do have a limited number of pet rooms available per day.
- Don't let a lack of planning come back to bite you. Before heading to our pet-friendly Yosemite hotel, visit our travel tools and tips section for great advice on what to pack.
- In consideration of all hotel guests, pets must be attended at all times in all common areas. Pets may not be left unattended in guest rooms. For the safety and comfort of your pet, housekeeping will NOT clean your room with your pet inside. The concierge desk is happy to arrange pet walking and pet sitting services (see Concierge Services below).
- Noise must be kept to a minimum. Barking dogs can disturb other guests. If your pet is left unattended and making noise, the Manager on Duty will remove your pet from the room and you will be subject to current pet sitting fees.
- Around the lodge, please keep your pet on a leash, or for small ones, in your arms. Animals may not be allowed to run free, for their own protection, as well as the safety and comfort of hotel guests and staff.
- Please do not have your pet accompany you to meals; health regulations do not allow them in food service areas (this includes both indoor & outdoor pool areas).
- When walking pets on the property or in Yosemite, please be considerate of other guests and clean up after your pet.
Pet Concierge Services
For your convenience, our Yosemite pet-friendly hotel offers dog sitting. Advanced notice is required. Service guarantee is based upon sitter availability. For pricing information or to reserve a sitter for your dog prior to your stay, please contact our Concierge or call 888-514-2167 and select Option 3
You agree to release, defend and indemnify the Tenaya Lodge and Cottages from any and all claims and/or damages related to your pet or pet’s stay at the hotel, including any claims by third-parties. You expressly waive and relinquish the benefits of California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor.”
Are Pets Allowed in Yosemite National Park? More Info
Pets are NOT permitted in any Yosemite lodging facility.
- Pets must be kept on leash at all times.
- Pets may not be left unattended at any time.
- Pets are not allowed on trails or in the back country of Yosemite, including ski trails in winter.
- Pets are permitted anywhere on the Valley Floor, Happy Isles Nature Center and Mirror Lake Parking Lot. Pets are also permitted on the Pohono Bridge and on paved paths not designated as a foot or horse trail.
- Pets are NOT permitted on any slope above the valley floor.
- Pets are NOT permitted in public eating places, stores or other public buildings.
- Exceptions are made for seeing-eye dogs and "hearing" dogs. Inquire at the Park Visitor Centers or
- Ranger Stations for more information. (Service animals are allowed in lodging facilities).
A dog kennel is available through the Valley Stable near Curry Village from approximately Memorial Day through Labor Day. The nine kennels are available first come, first serve, reservations can be made by calling (209) 372-8438.